Stork’s Nest

Stork’s Nests

Stork’s Nest is a prenatal education program operated by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., the March of Dimes and cooperating community agencies. The program provides incentives and encouragement for women to keep prenatal care appointments, a critical factor for helping babies get a healthy start in life.

Currently, the Omaha Chapters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority sponsors one Nest in the Omaha metropolitan area, which has been in operation since 1992. Since induction this site has served over 7000 women locally, and has been maintained by Zeta members who dedicate thousands of volunteer hours each year.

Educates women on self-care during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.

Who is eligible to participate in the Stork’s Nest Program?
To be eligible women will need to be pregnant or parenting a child less than 24 months of age and be Medicaid eligible. Pregnant women are referred to the Storks Nest through their local health care facility.

Women referred to the Nest “earn” points toward these incentive items through a variety of health-promoting activities such as attending prenatal care appointments, participating in prenatal education classes, and or keeping appointments for well-baby visits. In addition the Stork’s Nest prenatal education sessions provide information, educational materials, and a variety of other resources and referrals that help clients take good care of themselves and their babies.